Essex County and Amesbury City property record for 251 Main St, Amesbury, MA 01913
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 850 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.124 acres (5,400 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $400,000 (May 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $8,186 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2021 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | AMES M:77 B:0023 |
| Primary APN | AMES M:77 B:0023 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 850 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,936 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 850 sqft |
| Basement Area | 850 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 850 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1950 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,400 sqft (0.124 acres) |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 251 MAIN ST |
|---|---|
| City | AMESBURY |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01913-3716 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R20 |
| Legal Block | 23 |
| Jurisdiction | AMESBURY MA |
| Township / Civil Division | AMESBURY TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2034 |
| Census Tract | 266300 |
251 Main St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in May 2021.
Source: Essex County and Amesbury City records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 251 MAIN ST, AMESBURY, MA 01913-3716 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 28, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 28, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 17, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 39927 / 470 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | AMESBURY MA |
| Recording Date | May 28, 2021 |
| Property Address | 251 MAIN ST, AMESBURY, MA 01913-3716 |
| Document Number | 039927-470 |
| Book / Page | 39927 / 470 |
| Instrument Date | May 28, 2021 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 21, 2026 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 251 MAIN ST, AMESBURY, MA 01913-3716 |
| Document Number | 0039927472 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 28, 2021 |
| Instrument | 39927/472 |
| Name | NORTH SHORE BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2026 property tax bill for 251 Main St was $8,186, up 8.3% from the year before.
Source: Essex County and Amesbury City assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Essex County |
| Municipality | Amesbury City |
| Unified School District | Amesbury School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $8,186.00 (+8.31%) | $543,900 (+10.1%) Land $198,500 Building $345,400 | $489,934 (+4.35%) |
| 2025 | $7,558.00 (+4.1%) | $494,000 (+6.42%) Land $192,700 Building $301,300 | $469,490 |
| 2024 | $7,260.00 (+0.86%) | $464,200 (+5.38%) Land $181,800 Building $282,400 | |
| 2023 | $7,198.00 | $440,500 Land $158,100 Building $282,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 251 Main St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 2022.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective July 10, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 18 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 18 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2022–2024) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 2024 · river or lake flooding |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 251 Main St is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · above 57% of Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | AMESBURY DPW WATER DIV. serves 17,366 people · EPA ID MA3007000 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2026 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2021–2023) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 2 last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 248 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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